3Increase in FDP limits by split duty

3 Increase in FDP limits by split duty

3.1Subject to subclause 3.4, where an FDP contains a split-duty rest period of at least 4 consecutive hours with access to suitable sleeping accommodation (the split-duty rest period), the maximum FDP may be increased by the duration of the split-duty rest period to a maximum of 15 hours.

3.2After an FDP mentioned in subclause 3.1, the first 4 hours of the split-duty rest period may be reduced by 2 hours for the purpose of determining the subsequent off-duty period or cumulative duty time under clause 5 or clause 7 of this Appendix.

3.3If a split-duty rest period includes any period between the hours of 2100 to 0329 local time, then:

(a) the split-duty rest period must be for a consecutive period of at least 7 hours with access to suitable sleeping accommodation; and

(b) subclause 3.2 does not apply.

3.4Any remaining portion of an FDP following a split-duty rest period must be no longer than 5 hours.

Note These are the maximum FDP and flight time limits under this Appendix unless, for any particular FCM, other provisions have the effect of reducing these limits (for example, subsections 14 and 15 of this Order).

4 Extensions

4.1Despite the FDP limits provided in the operations manual, in unforeseen operational circumstances at the discretion of the pilot in command, the FDP limits in the operations manual may be extended up to a maximum of 1 hour if:

(a) the FDP has commenced; and

(b) the FCM considers himself or herself fit for the extension.

4.2An FDP limit must not be extended under this clause if it would cause an FCM to exceed the cumulative flight time limits in clause 6 or the cumulative duty time limits in clause 7.

4.3Despite subclause 4.2, if:

(ii) the cumulative flight time limits in clause 6; or

(iii) the cumulative duty time limits in clause 7;

then, the flight may continue to the planned destination at the discretion of the pilot in command.

Note 1 Under regulation 224 of CAR 1988, the pilot in command of an aircraft is responsible for the conduct and safety of members of the crew on the aircraft and, therefore, has a discretion to not permit an extension to occur even if otherwise permissible under this clause.